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An Ohio mother is in huge trouble after authorities accused her of taking a trip across state lines for days and allegedlyleaving behind some precious cargo: her own children. The reason she did it...? Absolutely mind-blowing.

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Though she turned pro and gained popularity first, Venus Williams has had to deal with occasionally being in the shadow of her record-breaking sister, Serena Williams. Their careers are forever linked, as they played in several Grand Slam finals against each other and won 14 women's doubles titles as partners.Read more...

Former President Barack Obama has a well-documented history of catching folks off guard by breaking out into song at a podium. There was that time he sang Amazing Grace" at the funeral for South Carolina Sen. Clementa Pinckney. Or when he sang Al Green's Love and Happiness" at the Apollo Theater in New York.Read more...

LeBron James and his son Bronny James made history Tuesday night when they became the first father and son to play together in the NBA. They helped power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Truthfully, LeBron helped them get the win with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists....Read more...

If it's two things Washington, D.C. residents don't play about, it's go-go music and former Mayor Marion Barry. But this well-known D.C. pizza chain is catching heat after a not-so-subtle ad reference to D.C.'s forever mayor has many hollering racism."

A New Jersey family mourning the loss of a loved one got a disturbing surprise when they went to pay their last respects - and now they are looking to the courts to help them seek justice.

Last month, an intense interview between CBS Mornings" co-anchor Tony Dokoupil and author Ta-Nehisi Coates went viral after the two sparred over Coates' perspective in his latest book The Message."Read more...

In 2021, a Black woman's beef with her boyfriend over the conception of their child resulted in an unthinkable act that claimed the life of the new mother and nearly, her child. Only now has the DOJ brought the man in question to justice.

Jaden Smith is keeping it a buck about his off-kilter behavior over the years.Read more...

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As Sean Diddy" Combs sits in prison awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, some fans are concerned about the impact the swarm of media attention will have on his seven children, who range in age from 1 to 33. But one of Combs' kids is leaning into the spotlight right now, and some fans are not...Read more...

As the news of Diddy's federal arrest and subsequent indictment continue to play out in the legal system and in the court of public opinions, millions are searching the internet for videos that might hold answers to whether there were hints to Diddy's alleged heinous acts.Read more...

On Monday, Breakfast Club" hosts Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy and Jess Hilarious sat down with Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump. It wasn't long before they asked Lara about her father-in-law and his treatment of the exonerated Central Park Five.Read more...

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Halle Bailey is one of the most gorgeous women in Hollywood. But even she gets insecure about her looks sometimes. The actress/singer recently admitted that a persistent compliment from fans has her questioning just how beautiful she really is.Read more...

DJ Envy just revealed an unpopular take on the Diddy news. The Breakfast Club host and radio personality appeared on an episode of The Casey Crew podcast, where he gave his opinion on all that has gone down since the arrest of the disgraced rapper.

Around 700 people were visiting Georgia's Sapelo Island for an annual celebration for the Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants this past weekend. As they stood on the dock waiting for the island's ferry to take them back to the mainland, the gateway collapsed, sending at least 20 people into the water,...Read more...

Marlon Wayans is opening up and getting all the way real about how he came to accept his transgender child, Kai.Read more...

During the Sept. 10 ABC News presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris called Donald Trump out for taking out a full-page ad in The New York Times calling for the execution of the exonerated Central Park Five."

The family of Jayland Walker, the Black man who was shot to death by police officers in Akron, Ohio back in 2022, will receive a staggering settlement from the city after a grand jury refused to indict the cops involved last year. The mayor's office confirmed the agreement on Monday.Read more...

With exactly two weeks left until what many believe is the most important election in American history, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are pulling out all the stops to get voters attention in key swing states, including Georgia. And that means cozying up to the state's ultra-popular...Read more...

Even before his headline grabbing behavior of the last few years, Kanye West has always been an enigmatic figure. We imagine co-parenting with him can be a challenge at times. According to PEOPLE, it may be even more difficult than we thought for his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.Read more...

Earlier this year, The Root reported on Daqua Lameek Ritter after he was found guilty of the murder of Dime Doe, a transgender woman. Now, he has just been sentenced in the first hate crime case to ever reach federal courts in the United States.Read more...

Cardi B is not having it after a prank caller told CPS that her children were in danger. The I Like It" rapper hopped on Instagram Live to clap back after the incident, calling the prank f-ked up."

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, but for fans of musicians who take their sweet time in between projects, that fondness oftentimes seems to evolve into an excruciating longing for fresh sounds from their faves.Read more...

It's hard to imagine Kendrick Lamar getting emotional since he rarely does so in any public setting. But in his latest conversation with SZA, he shared that a particular song he wrote years ago brought him to tears.Read more...

Did Snoop Dogg almost join OnlyFans? That's the question on everyone's mind after the Gin and Juice" rapper's latest appearance on Watch What Happens Live" with Andy Cohen.Read more...

During his time in the NFL, Antonio Brown became better known for his controversies - including a troubling history of alleged mistreatment toward women - than his talents as a wide receiver. Unsurprising, perhaps, that his latest bit of controversy involves stumping for former President Donald Trump.Read more...

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Gucci Mane's career as a music executive hasn't been quite as successful as his career as a rapper. Over the weekend, the Atlanta MC got pretty personal about his business venture, 1017 Records, sharing that it has not been going well lately.Read more...

Over the weekend, Theodric Collins, 36, was taken in by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol at the Port of Miami for his myriad of out-of-state arrest warrants. But he made a wild move while in custody that has him on the run at press time.Read more...

Black men have been thrown in the middle of the debate on which voters like former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris more. Despite the current narrative that Harris is falling short with Black male voters, the polls show something different.

With nominations for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards scheduled to be announced Friday, Nov. 8, controversy about which albums are eligible in which categories has ramped up...especially as it pertains to South African phenom Tyla.Read more...

Football is one of America's beloved past times, and better believe we love it even more at our Historically Black Universities and Colleges (HBCUs). As Homecoming season continues with amazing guests, lively entertainment, and of course, tons of HBCU love and pride, The Root just had to recap all football fun you may...Read more...

From Howard University's Homecoming to the Victoria's Secret Runway Show, the stars were shining - out and about in their best looks. Because nothing compares to well-dressed Black folks, we scoured the internet for some of the hottest styles.Read more...

Part 4 of The Root dissecting the upcoming 100 lawsuits against Sean Diddy" Combs so you don't have to.

The bombshell docuseries Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" revealed shocking allegations about behind the scenes abuse and toxic sets at Nickelodeon during the tenure of Dan Schneider. Now, it appears Disney Channel may be in the crosshairs, as a new book includes troubling details about its alleged treatment...Read more...

Kendrick Lamar has had a year for the ages. The Compton MC not only won one of the most-anticipated rap beefs in recent memory, but he also announced that he would be headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, becoming the first rapper to do so as a solo act.Read more...

What's hip-hop without beefs? Biggie versus Tupac, Roxanne Shante versus the Real Roxanne, LL Cool J versus Kool Moe Dee, Drake versus - well, everyone else - are just a few of the most infamous.Read more...

Curtis 50 Cent" Jackson is getting all the way real about his disdain for Sean Diddy" Combs. For context, the two haven't seen eye-to-eye since 2006 when 50 dropped his diss track The Bomb" and insinuated that Diddy had a hand in the late rapper Biggie's death back in 1997. It's been non-stop trolling ever since.Read more...

Though its been 12 years since the popular, Shonda Rhimes-created show Scandal" went off the air, the memories of our favorite TV gladiators" are still fresh in our minds.Read more...

Part 3 of The Root dissecting the upcoming 100 lawsuits against Sean Diddy" Combs so you don't have to.

Anok Yai made her grand return to Howard this weekend, taking part in the school's 100th anniversary celebration. In fact, the supermodel was seen all over social media over the weekend after descending upon one of the top HBCUs in the nation.Read more...

Zelig Williams is a technically trained dancer with performing credits on some of the biggest Broadway's musicals like Hamilton" and MJ The Experience." He went missing Oct. 3, and now everyone wants to know what really happened.Read more...

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its fourth annual Academy Museum Gala on Saturday (Oct. 19), and the biggest stars in Hollywood showed up and showed out. The event is a fundraiser for the museum, which features exhibits, props, costumes and screenings celebrating the history of cinema. If you're in the Los...Read more...

On Tuesday, the iconic Victoria's Secret Fashion Show made it grand return after six years airing live on Prime Video.Read more...

The contributions of Black cast members on Saturday Night Live" has been a polarizing topic. It's either too much screen time, or too little. There's no in between. However, for those of us who've been paying attention during the long-running series' 50 years, it's clear SNL" wouldn't be where it is today without...Read more...

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As we move into the end of the year, movie releases are picking up. From family fare, to star-studded holiday fun, to awards contenders, we're about to see a smorgasbord of films hit theaters. Denzel Washington, Dwayne The Rock" Johnson, Jamie Foxx and Megan Thee Stallion all have highly-anticipated releases on the...Read more...